How far is Lake Butler, FL from Brent, FL?
The driving distance from Lake Butler, FL to Brent, FL is about 440.6 miles (709.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 368.5 miles (593 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 35m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Butler and Brent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Butler and Brent.
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Start on the route
542 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Pine Street
59 m · 13 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue
1567 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
61 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto North Drive
20 m · 6 sec · North Drive
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Turn left onto Main Street
989 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Maguire Road
2194 ft · 46 sec · Maguire Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Maguire Road
3 mi · 7 min · Maguire Road
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Turn left onto West Colonial Drive
2732 ft · 59 sec · West Colonial Drive
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Take the exit straight toward Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North
3058 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
40.1 mi · 43 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
2220 ft · 29 sec · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent Lane
1170 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Brent Lane
1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane
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Continue on East Brent Lane
736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane
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Turn left onto Sycamore Drive
67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive
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Turn left onto East Brent Lane
10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Butler and Brent.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight right
283 mi · 05h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Butler and Mostly Sunny near Brent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Butler to Brent?
The road trip is about 440.6 miles (709.1 km) and usually takes 06h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 220 miles from Lake Butler and 220.6 miles from Brent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 368.5 miles (593 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $64.50 one way or $129.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 138.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lake Butler and Brent, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Butler and Mostly Sunny near Brent.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Butler and Brent. Straight-line distance: 368.45 mi (592.96 km).
#1 Lake Butler
City in Union County, Florida, United States
| Population | 15,400 |
| Coordinates | 28.5016700, -81.5409100 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 709 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $64.50 | $129.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $71.47 | $142.94 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $76.13 | $152.27 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $67.64 | $135.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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